GRANT REQUEST

To support initiatives, programs andprojects to improve and promotethe quality of life in the St. JohnsArea.

Founded in 2009 by a committee ofdedicated citizens, 49 chartermembers contributed $14,700 toinitiate the Endowment Fund.

BUILDING OUR ENDOWMENT FUNDOur immediate goal is to build the St. Johns Area Community Fund Endowment to $500,000, resulting in annual distributions for current use of at least $20,000, year after year, forever.

WHY AN ENDOWMENT?

An endowment allows us to create a future, permanent, sustainable income base for our communities unknown future needs. No board, current or future, may invade the fund beyond the annual distribution allowance.

Our current endowment fund provided $4,616 for distribution in 2018. Meeting our goal, and we are closing in on $400,000, will make our community organization an impactful force for the future of our community.